Remotely operated vehicles, uncrewed surface vessels and ever-increasing autonomy are removing personnel from dangerous work offshore in the North Sea and elsewhere. 

Inspection of maritime assets is now being controlled from onshore operations centres. We look at one of these command and control centres, the Fugro facility in Aberdeen.

With a robust regulatory framework and growing technological know-how, the offshore industry looks set to enjoy huge sustainability and safety benefits.

Guests

Alastair McKie, Director for Remote Operations – Europe Africa, Fugro

Greg Dixon, Remote Operations Superintendent, Fugro

Ivar de Josselin de Jong, Global Director for Remote Inspection Solutions, Fugro

Katrina Kemp, Smart Ships and Automation Policy Officer, Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Ross MacFarlane, Engineering Superintendent, Fugro

Supporter

This episode is produced in partnership with Fugro

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, Fugro unlocks insights from Geo-data to help clients design, build and operate their assets in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner.

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